English adjective: legion | |||
| 1. | legion amounting to a large indefinite number | ||
| Samples | Numerous times. The family was numerous. Palomar's fans are legion. | ||
| Synonyms | numerous | ||
| Similar | many | ||
| Antonyms | few | ||
English noun: legion | |||
| 1. | legion (group) archaic terms for army | ||
| Synonyms | host | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | army, ground forces, regular army | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | Roman Legion, Sabaoth | ||
| 2. | legion (group) association of ex-servicemen | ||
| Samples | The American Legion. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | association | ||
| 3. | legion (group) a large military unit | ||
| Samples | The French Foreign Legion. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | force, military force, military group, military unit | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | foreign legion | ||
| Member holonym | legionary, legionnaire | ||
| 4. | legion (group) a vast multitude | ||
| Synonyms | horde, host | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | concourse, multitude, throng | ||